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Weather in Akureyri for May 2026

Your guide to Akureyri weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Akureyri typically experiences moderate snowfall in May, with an average of 6 snowy days.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Akureyri at the beginning of May is 9.1 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 10.6 °C by the end of May.

Average dry days
7
Dry days
Average rainy days
18
Rainy days
Average snowy days
6
Snow days
Average temperatures
9°/1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
17 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
72 %
Avg humidity

Akureyri Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Light freezing rain
6°
2
Overcast
6°
3
Sunny
10°
4
Overcast
11°
5
Patchy rain possible
10°
6
Patchy rain possible
11°
7
Overcast
10°
8
Patchy rain possible
9°
9
Patchy rain possible
8°
10
Patchy rain possible
8°
11
Overcast
12°
12
Heavy rain at times
10°
13
Patchy rain possible
10°
14
Patchy moderate snow
11°
15
Moderate or heavy snow showers
11°
16
Partly cloudy
13°
17
Overcast
13°
18
Heavy rain at times
12°
19
Patchy rain possible
12°
20
Cloudy
11°
21
Patchy rain possible
11°
22
Patchy rain possible
11°
23
Patchy rain possible
10°
24
Moderate or heavy rain shower
8°
25
Moderate rain at times
11°
26
Patchy rain possible
10°
27
Patchy rain possible
10°
28
Light rain shower
12°
29
Patchy rain possible
10°
30
Partly cloudy
10°
31
Partly cloudy
11°

Temperatures trend during May in Akureyri

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Akureyri day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 6° /-3° 1 mm 0 cm
2 May Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-1° 0.8 mm 0 cm
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /-1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
4 May Overcast
Overcast
 11° /1° 0.9 mm 0 cm
5 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /3° 0.9 mm 0 cm
6 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /2° 0.4 mm 0 cm
7 May Overcast
Overcast
 10° /2° 1.2 mm 0 cm
8 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /0° 1.3 mm 0 cm
9 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /0° 2.4 mm 0 cm
10 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /0° 1.8 mm 0 cm
11 May Overcast
Overcast
 12° /-1° 0.5 mm 0.2 cm
12 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 10° /2° 3.4 mm 0 cm
13 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /0° 2.4 mm 0 cm
14 May Patchy moderate snow
Patchy moderate snow
 11° /0° 3.2 mm 0.8 cm
15 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 11° /2° 1 mm 0.6 cm
16 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /1° 0.7 mm 0 cm
17 May Overcast
Overcast
 13° /3° 1.1 mm 0 cm
18 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 12° /3° 1.7 mm 0.4 cm
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /3° 3.1 mm 2.4 cm
20 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /3° 2.3 mm 0.8 cm
21 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /2° 2 mm 0 cm
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /3° 0.6 mm 0 cm
23 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /2° 2.4 mm 0 cm
24 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 8° /1° 5 mm 0 cm
25 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 11° /1° 2.4 mm 0 cm
26 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /3° 2.7 mm 0 cm
27 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /2° 4.7 mm 2.6 cm
28 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 12° /3° 3.8 mm 0 cm
29 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /2° 2 mm 0 cm
30 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /2° 3.5 mm 0 cm
31 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /1° 1 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Akureyri in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Akureyri forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Akureyri in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Akureyri during May?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 9° and colder nights, dipping below 1°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Akureyri during May?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Akureyri during May, with a total of 68.4 mm spread over approximately 18 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Will it snow in Akureyri in May 2026?
Akureyri experiences an average snowfall of 11.465 cm during May, occurring over 6 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Akureyri during May?
The average wind speed in Akureyri during May is 17 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

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